On a doctor's prescription order, What is the DX # for?

Question

On a doctor's prescription order, What is the DX # for?

Answer 1

It's for billing purposes for the insurance company.

Answer 2

It stands for diagnosis.

Answer 3

That is the doctors identity number so pharmacies can check to make sure the prescription is real.

Answer 4

Because the medication prescribed is relative to the diagnosis (DX) that the Doc determined. For example; if you were being treated for strep throat, the antibiotic prescribed by your Doc would indicate that is what you are being treated for. In addition, insurance companies require that a medication that is prescribed, backs up your diagnosis.

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